Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 6000 was launched 24 months earlier than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 6000 grades vs the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Panasonic ZS8
6000 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus 6000
ZS8 | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Panasonic ZS8
6000 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 6000 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 6000 against the ZS8.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and ZS8.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 6000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 6000 | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 210 grams (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $259 | $275 |